The Grenchus Foundation ~ Lo que vendrá (A. Piazzolla) by Carla Campopiano Trio

Who Was A. Piazzolla?

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992) was an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player. His oeuvre revolutionised the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music.

When he was 12, he began taking lessons with Hungarian classical pianist Bela Wilda, who taught him, among other things, how to play Bach on the bandoneón. A student of Rachmaninov, Wilda happened to live next door, and Piazzolla was entranced by the sounds that emanated from his home

Carla Campopiano is an Argentine flutist and Composer specializing in tango and Latin American Music. She has developed a career in the US for a decade leading and accompanying varied ensembles of world music. Carla performed in several stages in Argentina, US and Europe. She attended the “Escuela de Música Popular de Avellaneda”. Since 2018 she has directed Carla Campopiano trio a project in collaboration with Gustavo Cortiñas, the project aims to build bridges of communication between cultures. She is currently working in several projects, her most recent works were her last albums Chicago Buenos Aires Connections and Carla Campopiano Trio, both composed by jazz, tango and Latin American Repertoire.

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